Children's Books New Zealand
Explore our diverse collection of children's books from New Zealand, featuring stories that celebrate the rich culture, history, and landscapes of Aotearoa. From picture books to children's fiction, our selection includes beautifully written and illustrated books that capture the essence of New Zealand’s heritage, traditions, and environment. Discover local authors and illustrators who bring Kiwi stories to life with vibrant imagery and engaging narratives. Perfect for young readers, our New Zealand children's books foster a sense of pride and connection to the country.
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Scared Of The Dark? It'S Really Scared Of You - Peter Vegas
Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear. You may be afraid of the dark . . ...
View full detailsPerky The Pukeko And The Cow - Michelle Osment
Brownie the cow is being bothered by insects and Perky finds a way to help. General Fields ISBN : 9780473289478 Publisher : Little Fri...
View full detailsPerky And The Possum Trap - Michelle Osment
Perky and his friends discover something new in the forest, it was hard and shiny with food scraps around it. But Perky spots an apple core inside ...
View full detailsPet Stories - Kathryn Van Beek
Pet is a dark and humorous short story collection that explores our relationships with children, lovers, and other animals. “Hectic, chatty, very m...
View full detailsOut On The Water: Twelve Tales From The Sea - Tessa Duder
Ten short stories, and two longer historical ones, bring to life the thrills and challenges of sailing, paddling and travelling on the seas around ...
View full detailsMolly Morepork And The Lost Campers - Janet Martin
Molly the Morepork only comes out at night. All of the other birds have gone to bed and she has nobody to play with. Then one night some children g...
View full detailsLittle Truff And The Whales - Ann Russell
Little Truff senses something is wrong. At sea, in a boat with her family, she tugs her master to the stern. 'A whale's out there. It hasnt moved,'...
View full detailsLouie The Tui Learns To Sing - Janet Martin
A rhyming picture book about the Tui, a New Zealand native bird. "Louie the Tui wanted to sing - but he couldn't quite start. With a little help fr...
View full detailsJin'S Great Escape - Artho, Maria
This is the true story of a feisty little otter who escaped from Auckland Zoo. For several weeks, New Zealand was gripped by otter fever as Jin was...
View full detailsJean Dreams Of Flying (Inspirational Kiwis) - Dreydon Sobanja
Jean was just a normal New Zealand girl who dreamed that she was a bird that could fly high, high up in the sky and far, far away. Most people thou...
View full detailsJanet The Gannet And The Boy Who Dreamed Of Flying - Janet Martin
Janet the Gannet from Muriwai Beach wanted to fly to a place out of reach...Jack was a boy who dreamed of flying . One night something magical happ...
View full detailsGorgeous Doodles: Over 100 Pictures To Complete And Create - Nellie Ryan
Bursting with beautiful, brightly coloured doodles to create and complete - from flowers to feathers and sweets to sparkling jewels, girls will lov...
View full detailsHare - Deborah Hinde
Hare is in a bit of a bother. He had a really good idea, but now he's lost it. Fantail, Tomtit and the rest of Hare's friends try to help, but noth...
View full detailsEmily The Kiwi Plays The Ukulele - Janet Martin
Rhyming children's picture book with full colour illustrations. "Everyone knows that kiwi birds always sleep in the day - all except Emily the Kiwi...
View full detailsFirst Encounters: New Zealand 1642-1840 - Gordon Ell &Amp; Sarah Ell
General Fields ISBN : 9780947506902 Publisher : Oratia Media Imprint : Oratia Books Publication date : April 2021 Dimen...
View full detailsEnough Crumbs For Everyone - Janet Martin
A rhyming picture book about Lucie and her family going on a picnic in the park. They are soon joined by Penny Pigeon, Smokey Seagull, Daniel Duck,...
View full detailsEagle Swamp - Des Hunt
Geology expert Professor Mike Rackman is studying the Alpine Fault, a 600 km long crack that runs the length of New Zealand's South Island. Every 3...
View full detailsCall For The Ambulance - Chris Sanders
The 'Call For the Ambulance' Book featuring the catchy #1 Hit '111 Ambulance Song' will save lives, by empowering children with the knowledge of ho...
View full detailsDeadly Feathers - Des Hunt
Noah Larsen lives in the big city, enjoying fast-foods, movies, and heaps of mates. That's until his parents decide to move to Stewart Island. Look...
View full detailsBruce Wants To Go Faster - Dreydon Sobanja
An inspirational story for children about New Zealand motor racing legend and founder of the McLaren Racing Team, Bruce McLaren. For children aged ...
View full detailsBarkell And Mr Arkell - E.Gabriel And L.J. Howcroft
In Barkell and Mr Arkell the past comes alive with real people living in real places allowing readers to explore a part of Auckland that has now va...
View full detailsBruce Finds A Home - Kathryn Van Beek
Based on the true story of Bruce the cat who was found on the streets of Auckland when he was just one day old. His story went global and he now ha...
View full detailsAlyssa: Welcome To New York (Alyssa #1) - Sarah Powell
Alyssa is a combat-trained sixteen-year-old from New Zealand. She's courageous, ambitious and highly skilled; she needs to be, because she's headin...
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